Forest Brook Middle vs Shadydale El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Brook Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
546 students
Shadydale El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
| Measure | Forest Brook Middle Houston, Texas | Shadydale El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1565 of 1,684 | #3661 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13102 of 15,369 | #38285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 546 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 45% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shadydale El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 23.6).
- •Shadydale El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Shadydale El does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Shadydale El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 98.7%).
- •Forest Brook Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Shadydale El is the larger school with 576 students compared with 546.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Brook Middle better than Shadydale El?
On the Success Index (US), Shadydale El ranks higher (30.4 vs 23.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Brook Middle and Shadydale El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Brook Middle: 546. Shadydale El: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Brook Middle and Shadydale El rank in Texas?
Forest Brook Middle is 1565th of 1,684 and Shadydale El is 3661st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).